Brewers bullpen excels as team heads to first World Series since 1982
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers, fueled by a dominant bullpen, are set to open the World Series on Friday. Relievers, including Aaron Ashby, DL Hall, and JoJo Romero, posted a 1.33 ERA in the postseason, allowing just six runs over 40 2/3 innings. This excellent performance helped the Brewers secure their first World Series berth since 1982, following a 3-1 series win against the San Diego Padres and a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team seeks its first title, having previously lost in the 1982 World Series. Their success has been attributed to a strong sense of camaraderie among the relievers, allowing them to thrive under pressure.
- •Brewers bullpen allowed six runs over 40 2/3 innings this postseason.
- •Team has first World Series appearance since 1982.
- •Milwaukee swept the NL Championship Series against the Dodgers.
- •The bullpen achieved a 1.33 ERA in the playoffs, fourth-best since 1995.
- •Relievers have contributed significantly to the team's playoff victories.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee's dominant bullpen has the Brewers believing they could win their first World Series title
"MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aaron Ashby believes the trust among the Milwaukee Brewers relievers enables each of them to take the mound without having too much of a weight on their shoulders.That bullpen has done much of the heavy lifting in getting the Brewers to their first World Series since 1982.
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